King has committed to play his college ball at Northern Iowa, and he’ll give the Panthers a really talented wing with good size, toughness, and a ton of skill. He can score from all three levels, has a great feel for the game, is a versatile defender, and he loves to compete on the glass from his wing spot. He averaged 20.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.6 steals per game on nearly 51% shooting as a junior for the Roughriders and may just lead Roosevelt to the state tournament as a senior.

King doesn’t have much room to rise in terms of the state rankings, and no matter how productive a summer he had, he wasn’t going to surpass Josiah Harrington for the top spot, but in helping lead Kingdom Hoops to Nike’s prestigious Peach Jam, he gained a ton of traction among college coaches and talent evaluators from all over the country. The 6-6 wing recently picked up offers from North Dakota, Northern Iowa, and South Dakota State, and there are plenty more schools keeping close tabs on him. With great positional size, three-level scoring ability, and a steadily improving ability to create off the dribble for his teammates, King’s ascension into a nationally relevant prospect has officially started.

King may be the player from Iowa who has the most to gain this weekend, playing in front of a bevy of college coaches. An explosive three-level scorer with great size and length at 6-6, he has a great feel for the game, can play with or without the ball in his hands, and contributes across the board. He’s coming off a junior year in which he averaged 20.1 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 2.6 steals per game on nearly 51% shooting.

A shooting guard with some positional versatility on both ends of the floor thanks to this 6-foot-6 frame, Charlie King Charlie King 6'6" | CG/PG Des Moines Roosevelt | 2027 State IA is a sniper of a shooter. Fresh off the Memphis session on the EYCL Nike circuit, the 2027 wing averaged 17 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game while shooting 42% from three. Possessing one of the prettier looking jump shots in the state, King’s release is quick and silky smooth — frankly, it feels like it’s going in almost every time he launches the rock.

A three-level scorer that impacts the game on the glass and makes others better? Why not take a shot on a kid with upside, size and that has helped transform a program from being a doormat in the Des Moines metro to being one of the top teams in the state? It’s a bit of a shock the new staffs at Drake and UNI aren’t all over King, let alone other regional Division I programs like Eastern Illinois, Western Illinois, North Dakota and the like.

King checks all the boxes of a tough two-way guard with good positional size and IQ. His play did all the talking in Kansas City, with shot-making and strong defense leading the way. He was a steady and constant threat from the perimeter, especially in transition, where he sprinted into open space and let it fly off the catch. An interchangeable piece offensively, he can operate from anywhere on the floor and in multiple different actions. He was effective off the ball, consistently finding openings while ghosting or popping out of ball screens and playing off advantage situations. Defensively, he was tough and versatile, using his body well and chesting up ball handlers, especially when they try to get downhill into the paint. He’s a next-level player without question — the only thing left to see is how many programs extend offers over the next few months.